Labor abuse on fishing vessels widespread, with China topping list of offenders, report says
A new report has identified nearly 500 industrial fishing vessels where workers face hazardous, forced conditions sometimes akin to slavery
2023-11-15 13:27
Cuban private grocery stores thrive but only a few people can afford them
Dozens of tiny grocery stores have sprung up around Cuba in recent months
2023-11-15 13:25
Biden aims for improved military relations with China when he meets with Xi
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to agree to restore some military-to-military communications between their armed forces
2023-11-15 13:22
Foreign Flows Are Resuming to Saudi Stocks After October Exodus
Foreign investors are snapping up Saudi stocks after last month’s rush for the exit, as investors weigh attractive
2023-11-15 13:18
China's economy shows sparks of life, despite persisting weakness in troubled real estate sector
China has reported its economic growth showed more signs of rekindling in October as retail sales and factory output picked up even though the property sector remained sluggish
2023-11-15 13:16
US commerce secretary says closed three 'pillars' of Indo-Pacific talks
By David Lawder SAN FRANCISCO U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said a ministers meeting on Tuesday had completed
2023-11-15 11:59
Dubai International Airport, world's busiest, on track to beat 2019 pre-pandemic passenger figures
Passenger numbers at Dubai International Airport this year will eclipse the pre-pandemic passenger figures in 2019, showing the strong rebound in travel after the coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns that grounded aircraft worldwide
2023-11-15 11:46
US Frustration With Israel Grows as Gaza Civilian Deaths Mount
The White House is getting increasingly frustrated with Israel’s conduct of the war against Hamas as the civilian
2023-11-15 11:17
Japan's economy sinks into contraction as spending, investment decline
Japan’s economy slipped into a contraction in the third quarter, decreasing at an annual pace of 2.1% as consumption and investments shrank
2023-11-15 10:59
China central bank boosts liquidity injection through policy loan, rate unchanged
SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -China's central bank ramped up liquidity injection but kept the interest rate unchanged when rolling over maturing medium-term
2023-11-15 10:57
Mexican magnate's firm says it's too poor to pay US bondholders the tens of millions owed
The company run by Mexican TV, retail and banking magnate Ricardo Salinas Pliego says it has failed to reach agreement with bondholders in the United States who are owed tens of millions of dollars in past-due payments
2023-11-15 10:16
Oil Steady With Differing Views From IEA, OPEC Clouding Outlook
Oil steadied after a short-lived relief rally as the market digested differing views on the supply and demand
2023-11-15 09:48